do you have to have a special canning pot to be able to can with this set or is a regular stainless steel pot fine?
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No special pot need for canning, but know that this set is for small canning jars like for jellies (two inch high jars to four inch high jars) the jar grabbing lifters are not long enough for the bigger jars. I have another bigger set of lifters for quart jars and the pint jars because the need a deeper bath. This set will take care of sterilizing the lids and flat tops sealers and small jar openings with the open mouth funnel provided and the air removal tool but for the smaller jars only. hope this helps.
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I use a 16 at. pressure scanner. You can make jelly in a regular pot or tomatoes, but that is about it. Buy a simple beginner's canning book for a complete list of what you need. Canning is only safe if you know what you are doing. I love this set and is cheaper than buying things separately so. It is excellent for beginners.
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You can use a big pot. I remember when I was younger we used a big pot but put a dish towel in the bottom so the jars did not touch the bottom of the pit. But a scanner would be better.
1206768
I'm probably too late to help you, but tomatoes can be water bath canned (which is probably why the recommend not using the pressure gauge and having the hot water bath up above the lids). I use a large tamale pot. You don't actually need the pressure canner for tomatoes. Some directions recommend it for a shorter canning time, but results are very good with the straight water bath and a little lemon juice for higher acid.
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I'm sorry I can't answer you truthfully. I have use the pot for canning and soups. I needed a good heavy pot and this one ended up back at Amazon and I got a better one at Bed Bath and Beyond. Same kind of pot different mfg. and heavier. The one I received from \Amazon was out of round so the two pieces did not fit good.
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The only thing needed is hot water...regular pots are the only thing you need. The kits have everything to get you started! Very user friendly! Happy brewing!
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The canning pot is 7 1/2 inches high. It will fit 7 pint jars. I also use it for jars that hold 8 oz. and 12 oz.
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Buy a Ball Canning Book it is full of detailed instructions and answers to all of your canning questions. Your stove owners manual will answer your second question. Good luck.
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I have an All American Model 921 (21 1/2 qts I think). At the time I bought it we were renting a place with a glass topped stove and I went ahead with my canning completely ignorant of any potential problems. And as it turned out, there were no problems. The stove got more than hot enough to bring the pressure up to the required amount and keep it there and the glass didn't crack. That being said, I would never get one of those stoves myself. Too many issues. And much harder to clean than you might imagine if something gets burned on.
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No. All I know is that our set has held up very over the years we've had it. Hint for any stainless set: Bring to boil at medium heat, then reduce to low once steam escapes around the sides of the lid.
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Two books came with the product. Yes, you can use it to can. The cooker holds four one pint canning jars. Info in one book emphasizes the importance of canning correctly to avoid food poisoning. Here are two websites they listed and also one book: 1) www.foodsafety.org (also offers "The USDAHome Canning Guide" 2) www.home-canning.com 3 "Putting Food By" by Ruth Hertzberg, James Greene and Beatrice Vaughan P.S. I continue to use one or two of my cookers daily.
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I am so excited about this canner!!! I have not actually canned anything yet, but I did a test right after I got it and it comes up to temp so quickly compare to bringing that huge water bath canner up to boiling!!! And when you are finished canning - you don't have all of that water to deal with either - it's a nice thing that saves time and is safer in that you don't have this huge canner of water to handle. Good luck!
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no, your pots and pans have to be stainless steel. The only way to check is to put a magnet on the bottom, if it sticks those pans can be used.
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I would. It is also nice for canning as you can put 7 pint small mouth jars in this in the rack. I wouldn't use real high heat. When canning in mine I always wash it out and dry it just like any pot I would use so that I could cook in it some day.
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This is not designed for canning. Although several quart jars will fit in it, there is no pressure gauge. Our canning cooker has a pressure gauge and a way to adjust the pressure. This cooker is great to cook meals especially meats. Has a non stick surface.
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i do not know. i just use it for regular cooking and it works great! I add frozen vegetables to soups and stews when I open it up and peas, corn, green beans ,amd okra all cookperfectly in hot liquid and are not mushy. There are large canning pots but i do not know of electric ones. This does have a metal rack and could hold pint jars so contact manufacturergood luck
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I haven't tried canning however, my guess is 4 to 5 quarts at least. This cooker is really big and it holds a lot.
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You should not use this pressure cooker to can in. Please see: http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/using_press_canners.html the recommendation is to only use a canner that you can fit 4 QUART jars in.
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I have the tongs, funnel and the magnetic lid lifter. The tongs are to lift hot jars. I still give my lids and jars a boil bath right before I use them. I would recommend having all of the equipment used to can.